Leadership
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Sonia energises every room; blending neuroscience and heart to shift mindsets, spark bold action, and power the future with insight and courage.

“Sonia held the 300 attendee audiences attention the whole time. She energised them, she made them laugh, she made them think. I would recommend anyone looking for a speaker to empower their staff – Sonia should be your choice. She exudes energy and positivity and leaves you feeling like you can do anything. She is incredible.”

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Sonia challenges deeply held and outdated leadership beliefs.
It’s not about titles— it’s about how you show up, every single day.
Ready to transform challenges into opportunities and lead boldly?

Leadership is an Attitude

Own It or Step Aside

Just Rock It!

Stop Doubting, Start Leading

First Comes Courage

Be Brave, Be Bold, Lead On

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Meet Sonia McDonald:

The Queen of Courageous Leadership

Sonia McDonald doesn’t just talk about leadership; she blows it wide open.
She makes it bold, fearless, and unapologetically real. With over 30 years in the game and a fire that won’t quit, Sonia’s mission is simple: turn everyday people into courageous game-changers.

Her story isn’t some polished corporate climb. Left as a single mum in a foreign country with nothing but grit, she rebuilt her life, faced rejection after rejection, and rose to found LeadershipHQ; an empire built on one belief: leadership isn’t a title. It’s how you show up. Every. Damn. Day.

Today, she’s an internationally recognised speaker, coach, and best-selling author of Just Rock It! and First Comes Courage. Her no-BS programs, keynotes, and coaching have transformed thousands of leaders into powerhouses who don’t wait for permission; they step up, own their space, and lead with courage.

When Sonia hits the stage or the boardroom, expect sass, wisdom, and heart in equal measure. She’ll call you higher, challenge the way you think, and light a fire under you to stop playing small.

Because leadership isn’t about status.
It’s about guts.
And Sonia McDonald is here to show you how it’s done.

“Sonia held the 300 attendee audiences attention the whole time. She energised them, she made them laugh, she made them think. I would recommend anyone looking for a speaker to empower their staff – Sonia should be your choice. She exudes energy and positivity and leaves you feeling like you can do anything. She is incredible.”

“Sonia was so motivating and encouraging, and I left the room feeling like I really could accomplish anything that I set my mind to. I believe that Sonia has the potential to influence leaders at every stage of their journey, and as I progress through my professional career I always find that Sonia has unique content to help me along my personal development as a leader in my field.”

“Sonia is one gutsy woman; her story of humble beginnings that led her to self-motivated success was very inspiring. She introduced us to the concept of confidence and leadership in our roles (even if we don’t have Manager or Leader in our titles) and she managed to keep a fairly chatty crowd engaged and eager to hear more.”

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